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September 11, 2009

Lots of links to clear. So, it is time to just quick hit this stuff.

Plenty of stuff on how Pitt takes the Bulls of Buffalo seriously. Whether it is last year’s loss to BGSU or painful reminders of road losses to MAC teams.

Buffalo has a talented receiver that should get plenty of attention from Pitt’s secondary. Of course, Pitt has their own stud receiver and a lot of other receivers with talent that hope to actually see the ball — you know — thrown.

“I think we can live with our passing game,” Cignetti said. “If we get into a football game, and have to rely on the passing game, we’re more than willing to do so.”

Turner, a 6-foot-3 senior, had one of his most productive outings (five catches for 69 yards) last year in the Panthers’ 27-16 victory over Buffalo at Heinz Field.

“If we have to lean on the passing game, it won’t be a problem,” Turner said. “We can make a lot of things happen.

“We didn’t open up the playbook against (Youngstown State). We don’t have to demand the ball, but we’re going to open things up real soon.”

You dream that dream.

The O-line needs to pick things up a bit, and they know it. They were okay against YSU but that isn’t exactly a ringing endorsement.

The defense might actually leave its base 4-3 when playing Buffalo. Can’t blame them for just staying basic against YSU. Not just mercy, but a lot less film to review and prepare as Pitt’s speed on defense will seem that much faster (hopefully).

Those players in the 4-3 are what worry Buffalo coaches.

“Their front seven is probably the best we’re going to face,” UB coach Turner Gill said Tuesday. “Size and strength … those are the first two things that stand out. They’re able to rush the passer and play the run very well.”

The offensive players have a little more bravado.

“Well, something to say about that is, we’re not Youngstown State,” said senior co-captain and right tackle Andrew West.

Said sophomore quarterback Zach Maynard: “That’s a small school and Pitt is a big-time program so usually the results are going to come out like that.”

Surprisingly confident for an O-line with 3 new starters.

I love that the Bulls are looking at a packed house. Everywhere.

“Seeing that is our only BCS opponent on the schedule,” first-year quarterback Zach Maynard said, “we’re going into this game full speed.”

The game is so anticipated in Western New York that Buffalo athletics communication director Jon Fuller said a record-high 30 media credentials have been requested, more than twice the typical number.

To accommodate the overflow, an auxiliary press box is being set up. “We don’t have enough room,” Fuller said.

Well considering the Buffalo papers don’t even give the Bulls their own online section, that shouldn’t be too surprising.





well considering the pittsburgh papers piss on Pitt time after time, i don’t know whether we should be judging any one else

Comment by crazylegs 09.11.09 @ 1:53 pm

well considering the pittsburgh papers piss on Pitt time after time, i don’t know if we can make fun of them

Comment by crazylegs 09.11.09 @ 1:53 pm

pitt 45- buffalo -14

Comment by Snala the Panther 09.11.09 @ 2:23 pm

For those of you in the DC metro, Mid Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) is scheduled to cover the game tomorrow.

Comment by Coach Ditka 09.11.09 @ 2:47 pm

coach ditka, where do you live? my comcast guide in arlington has this:

Tom Davis Show
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00a – 12:30p
247 MASNHD
2006 | 90 mins
Tom and Phil Wood discuss the Orioles, the Ravens and sports in Maryland.

i hope you’re right. was going to do espn360.com

Comment by wilk 09.11.09 @ 4:53 pm

Per the Pitt official site MASN is going to show it tape delayed at 11:30 PM on 9/13. Here’s the TV coverage link–

link to pittsburghpanthers.com

I think the best bet in the DC area is to catch the game on SNY if it is part of your cable or satellite package. I get SNY as part of the DISH Network Sports Pack–I think it is Dish Channel 438.

Comment by pitt1972 09.11.09 @ 6:24 pm

Coach Ditka, are you watching the game at a bar anywhere? I just graduated and moved to Arlington, trying to go somehwere…

Comment by Kenny Powers 09.11.09 @ 6:52 pm

I live in the fairfax area of Virginia. According to Cox Cable’s tv guide it says “Pittsburgh at Buffalo” at noon. Channel 74.

Comment by RJ 09.11.09 @ 11:08 pm

Also, according to the DC panther Alumni Club they watch the Pitt games at the Black Finn in DC

link to blackfinndc.com

link to pantherclub.org

BlackFinn American Saloon
1620 I Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20006

Comment by RJ 09.11.09 @ 11:13 pm

kenny powers- you decide to go anywhere? im in arlington also

Comment by crazylegs 09.12.09 @ 10:05 am

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